Delegates met for the opening sessions of the AWG-KP and AWG-LCA, and to resume their work under the SBI. Participants heard opening statements from negotiating groups and gave preliminary consideration to the various agenda items under these bodies. In addition, contact groups and informal consultations began on a range of issues across the various bodies.

A view of the dais during a press conference when it was announced that Qatar will host COP 18 and the Republic of Korea will host the pre-COP

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